Champions League betting tips: three selections for 13 and 14 October

Arthur Wandji, a sports betting expert and Cameroonian journalist, has chosen three matches for a Champions League accumulator across 13 and 14 October.

Galatasaray v Barcelona – 13 October, 19:00 GMT

Bet: more than 9.5 corners (odds: 1.49)

Galatasaray must respond at home after losing 3-1 to Sporting in Portugal in their opening match. Their attacking threat will centre on prolific striker Victor Osimhen, who has scored seven goals in 10 Champions League appearances.

Barcelona arrive in strong form under Hansi Flick and have continued to collect victories. Their winger Lamine Yamal leads the assist standings with seven assists, while Raphinha’s absence has been confirmed.

The expected pressure from Barcelona, combined with Galatasaray’s need to attack, should make for an open contest around both penalty areas. Galatasaray may also be without Gunay Guvenc and Wilfried Singo, who are doubts.

With both sides expected to create a high number of attacking situations, the match should produce plenty of crosses and aerial challenges. That makes a total of more than 9.5 corners the recommended selection.

Atletico Madrid v Manchester United – 13 October, 19:00 GMT

Bet: half-time correct score 0-0 (odds: 3.75)

Atletico Madrid have built a formidable home record at the Metropolitano, winning nine of their past 11 group-stage or league-phase matches there. They have also scored before half-time in 11 of their last 12 European home games.

Manchester United, meanwhile, are enduring a difficult spell and will be without Luke Shaw and Benjamin Sesko. Their latest league outing ended in another disappointing result, a 1-1 draw with Tottenham on Saturday.

Atletico will draw confidence from Alejandro Grimaldo’s effectiveness. He has scored three goals this season, all of which have been the opening goal of the match.

However, the Spanish side will remain wary of their historic opponents. Manchester United have beaten Atletico only once in four meetings, and that success came in a friendly.

With Manchester United short of attacking confidence and Atletico likely to begin cautiously, the first half could develop into a tactical stalemate and end without a goal.

Manchester City v Paris Saint-Germain – 14 October, 19:00 GMT

Bet: substitute not to score (odds: 1.57)

Manchester City go into the game on an eight-match winning run, with Rayan Cherki having made a decisive contribution in six of his past seven matches in all competitions.

Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning double champions and unbeaten in the competition for 11 matches, welcome back key players Ousmane Dembele and Nuno Mendes. They will also look to Ferran Torres, who scored a notable hat-trick on the opening matchday.

Both teams have settled starting line-ups and well-organised systems, which should limit the influence of players introduced from the bench. With defensive spaces generally harder to exploit late in matches of this level, the selection is for no substitute to score.

Odds may change.